Chelsea pensioner

noun

Any of the retired British army officers now resident in Royal Hospital Chelsea, noted for their ceremonial scarlet coats and tricorne hats.

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Meanings

nounChelsea pensioner (plural Chelsea pensioners)

plural Chelsea pensioners

  1. UKAny of the retired British army officers now resident in Royal Hospital Chelsea, noted for their ceremonial scarlet coats and tricorne hats.
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